Construction Field Inspector & QA Lead

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Construction Field Representative (CFR) to provide daily QA inspections on capital and non-capital construction projects. You will verify that work aligns with approved drawings and university standards, coordinating with contractors and other inspectors to maintain schedule integrity.

Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative, you will help develop schedules, apply design knowledge to monitoring, and foster teamwork among diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with complex building and infrastructure design and construction.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of site/building design with emphasis on construction processes.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documents, drawings, schedules, codes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily inspections for QA of capital and non-capital construction projects.
• Prepare daily reports and coordinate with contractors for QA/QC.
• Ensure design compliance during construction with approved drawings.
• Monitor projects for conformance with university standards.
• Coordinate with third-party inspectors as required.

Skills

Quality assurance

Contractor coordination

Communication skills

Construction oversight

Interpreting drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology/Engineering

Tools

MS Project / Primavera

Bluebeam

PMIS (Procore, BIM 360)

MS Office

Job description

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg seeks a Construction Field Representative (CFR) to provide daily QA inspections on capital and non-capital construction projects. You will verify that work aligns with approved drawings and university standards, coordinating with contractors and other inspectors to maintain schedule integrity.

Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative, you will help develop schedules, apply design knowledge to monitoring, and foster teamwork among diverse